Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has explained his decision to substitute Emile Smith Rowe in the second half against Bournemouth, despite the winger being brought on from the bench early in the first half. The Hale End academy graduate was introduced into the game after an injury concern for Leandro Trossard.
The Belgian received treatment in the 22nd minute of the game but was unable to continue, pushing Smith Rowe into action on the left as Gabriel Martinelli moved up front. It leaves Arteta with a wider concern as to his options at striker, with Eddie Nketiah missing the game with a knock.
"It is a worry," the Spaniard said on Trossard after the victory. "He came to me and said I cannot continue I felt something when I was tracking back after the corner. We had to take him off and we have to assess him and see how he is."
